Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
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On our way back from hiking the Apostle Island, my partner and I wanted to explore the smaller towns on 63. We do not fish, but we greatly enjoyed exploring this museum. You enter thru the gift shop, and then there's a ticketing fee to see the garden and exhibits. Adult tickets are $8.95 per person, kids and seniors are discounted. The garden not only had large sculptures of cool fish, it was surrounded by colorful flowers and bushes. There were two buildings that had educational and historical exhibits on almost anything about 'fishing;' and an impressive collection of taxidermies. Signage were helpful, and this venue is ADA-friendly, and very clean and well-maintained.
July Vaj XyoojJuly Vaj Xyooj
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It does not lie about what it is so if you're not into fishing, you'd be bored af! So with that said, hubs wanted to go and show me fishing stuff and it was just that. Old motors and lures, records of certain kinds of fish caught. I didn't understand it. I was just hoping to see Disney fish like Flounder and Sebestain and Nemo and Dory. It's such a novel place but man the fish! I'm like babe, can we not he's like let me teach you how to cast? Like cast to the tv? No. He didn't get the joke but I thought it was good. I did learn how to cast after hitting the roof a few times. It was not a bad place. Just if you're not into fishing don't go.
Missie SummersMissie Summers
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I had visited in the past but had to stop to show my 9 year old son. This is the type of museum you have to visit just to say you did. There's nothing like standing in the mouth of a muskie overlooking Hayward. Walking around the yard looking at the larger than lifefish sculptures is fun for the kids. The museum itself contains mire lures, rods, boat motors, and reels than people could imagine as well as some great examples of the size of these fish. There are also many photos of people's catches across the country and record-breaking catches as well. If you're in Hayward, stop by to tour it just to say you did!
T MillerT Miller
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Fishing museum that is very nicely curated and kept. Staff were very nice. The tour is self guided. There is a garden of huge fish statues and then the museum building which include taxidermy world record fish, motors, rods, lures, and some boats. There is a childrens play area outdoor. A gift shop with shirts, and various other items is right in the main entrance. A sign on the entrance door states only ADA certified dogs allowed. There are restrooms in the main entrance building and the museum building. There is a small cafeteria area with a vendingachines. Benches are evenly spread throughout the areas.
S. C.S. C.
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I'm definitely not into fishing, so there is no question that those who have an actual interest will deeply enjoy this! Sculptures are great and beautifully painted. The taxidermy mounts are professionally done, and there are many impressive sizes to see. While I don't have another facility with which to compare, this one seems a bit small, overall. Other than running around the grounds and looking at all of the nicely painted oversized fish, there really is nothing for children to do. Hundreds of lures, dozens of motors, and even a few boats to check out.
JT NelmsJT Nelms
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The giant musky you can go walk inside and up stairs to a porch like in its mouth with a view of the Hayward water tower. Awesome old fishing gear along the stairway inside as well as some cool Native American artifacts as well there's a second Hall and I'm building across the park with dedications to record-setting fisherman. Gorgeous Flowers and planting the along the pathways as well as Giant Sunfish crappie and bass statues that are fun to look at. They have a kid-friendly playground that was adorable complete with many fish.
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Address
10360 Hall of Fame Dr, Hayward, WI 54843
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(715) 634-4440
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Website
freshwater-fishing.org
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The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is an American hall of fame in Hayward, Wisconsin, dedicated to promoting freshwater fishing. Approximately 100,000 visitors tour the museum each year. The 143-foot-long muskie sculpture is the world's largest muskie.
attractions: Slumberland Furniture, Hayward Cinema Four, Out of the Woods Winery, Hayward Amusement Center, Northern Lakes True Value Hardware, Dollar Tree, Northwood Outdoor, Shues Pond Park, Snap Fitness Hayward, Lori's Card And Gift, restaurants: Coop's Pizza, Angler's Bar and Grill, Hayward Family Restaurant, Main Street Tacos, The Steakhouse & Lodge, RiverStreet Family Restaurant, Angry Minnow Brewery, Backroads Coffee, Moccasin Bar, Flat Creek Restaurant & Saloon
